When you are in Hollywood, Florida...

[Rob C]

And what all that has to do with my thread?

And what exactly “the far-right ideology” has to do with it? This is a country of immigrants, myself included. One million legal immigrants enter the U.S. annually. Miami has a large Cuban population and a whole section of the town. There is no “ideology” against legal immigrants.

Rob’s comment was simply despicable for its intended implication, given its placement in a totally apolitical and personal thread.

What it has to do with your thread is the reference, your very own, to the Cuban coffee establishment. Where did I write "far-right ideology"? Not one of my pet permutations of phrase. Oh - is that just another "red" herring perhaps? Some may jump for that, but not I. I realise your reply was to someone else, but the inclusion in your attack on my post ties the two together.


As for my "despicable comment and intent", you appear to have struck out on both counts. There was nothing despicable there; I am ever aware of how easily one might be thrown out of the conversation if not also the site; I try to use my words carefully, and though I sometimes fail, this was not one such occasion.

As for the thread being apolitical, there is no thread here that stays rigidly to original post and proposition, unless in the tech. threads; it's one of the attractions of LuLa that conversation can flow, develop and remain interesting and current enough to solicit responses. Change that, and you get: "great snaps Slobodan, they should sell well." Followed quickly with "+1" and so forth. Is that really the quality of conversation - or of validation - your heart craves?

[Alan Klein]

Rob, you really ought to stop digging.

[KLaban]

Is it too much to hope that political bunfights are limited to the political bunfight threads?

[faberryman]

As for the thread being apolitical, there is no thread here that stays rigidly to original post and proposition, unless in the tech. threads; it's one of the attractions of LuLa that conversation can flow, develop and remain interesting and current enough to solicit responses. Change that, and you get: "great snaps Slobodan, they should sell well." Followed quickly with "+1" and so forth. Is that really the quality of conversation - or of validation - your heart craves?

Actually, I think that is the quality of discussion most desire when posting their photos. Why else would he post a thread telling us he has three photos in a gallery?

[Slobodan Blagojevic]

... In the correspondence above, it happened to be the word Cuban that was employed...

A word. A single word. And yet, like Pavlov's dog, you salivated at the opportunity for a political and personal dig.

In your twisted interpretation, that word is supposed to mean this, in your words:

... a presumably non-native person, still referred to as a Cuban (note, not referred to as an American)...

How horrible of me! Not being able to see a fellow American as an American, but just as a Cuban! I can't even lower myself to write a Cuban-American, apparently.

Maybe because there is no such thing as Cuban-American? Nobody has it, nobody serves it. There is American, and there is Cuban, but there is no Cuban-American COFFEE.

Yes, I am yelling: COFFEE!!!

Because that is what I wrote:

... P.S. To prove the relevance for the Coffee Corner, there is a great Cuban coffee cafe right next door 

You see, Rob, Cuban coffee is a type of coffee, Café Cubano, just like English Breakfast is a type of tea. It is a very strong coffee, prepared with a lot of sugar.

There was nothing political in what I wrote, nor any hidden meaning. Whatever political garbage you managed to imply is on you, especially accusing me of "pathetic, nationalistic antics," dual standards, and questionable morality. That is really pathetic.

In my OP post, I made no comments whatsoever about Cuban people, certainly not that "one living and sweating in Cuba is probably a red threat." As you know, I've been twice to Cuba, and yes, I admit, in the first photo essay from the trip (which can be found here) I did make a statement about Cuban people:

For me, the most surprising aspect of Cuba today: its people! - friendly, jovial, colorful:

That girl was the one serving me my first Café Cubano. Sweet. Coffee and the girl.

[Slobodan Blagojevic]

Actually, I think that is the quality of discussion most desire when posting their photos. Why else would he post a thread telling us he has three photos in a gallery?

Why else? Several forum members posted here when they had a solo exhibition, or being included in an exhibition, or in a gallery. This is simply an announcement and invitation. My thread is titled "When you are in Hollywood, FL..." Come on in, stop by. I know at least one forum member that visits frequently Fort Lauderdale/Miami area. Turns out, another member actually lives here as well.

I do not need your validation. I've had plenty already. But I will take "+1" as a polite social custom anytime over your sarcasm. Nobody is forced to reply.

[James Clark]

Those are three nice images Slobodan - the rainy window is one of your best.  Good luck with some sales.

[Slobodan Blagojevic]

Chris, Les, Russ, Alan, and James,

Thanks for the good wishes. I will need it. As I mentioned to Russ, I have no illusion that gallery sales are going to be great. It is a low (tourist) season for South Florida, so very few people even pass by, let alone walk in. Perhaps once a month, when there is an art event in the adjacent street, we can have 100-200 visitors in a day. Not much buying, though. But compliments, oh, compliments...

[RSL]

Exactly, Slobodan. That ego boost is what makes it worthwhile.

[Rob C]

A word. A single word. And yet, like Pavlov's dog, you salivated at the opportunity for a political and personal dig.

In your twisted interpretation, that word is supposed to mean this, in your words:

How horrible of me! Not being able to see a fellow American as an American, but just as a Cuban! I can't even lower myself to write a Cuban-American, apparently.

Maybe because there is no such thing as Cuban-American? Nobody has it, nobody serves it. There is American, and there is Cuban, but there is no Cuban-American COFFEE.

Yes, I am yelling: COFFEE!!!

Because that is what I wrote:

You see, Rob, Cuban coffee is a type of coffee, Café Cubano, just like English Breakfast is a type of tea. It is a very strong coffee, prepared with a lot of sugar.

There was nothing political in what I wrote, nor any hidden meaning. Whatever political garbage you managed to imply is on you, especially accusing me of "pathetic, nationalistic antics," dual standards, and questionable morality. That is really pathetic.

In my OP post, I made no comments whatsoever about Cuban people, certainly not that "one living and sweating in Cuba is probably a red threat." As you know, I've been twice to Cuba, and yes, I admit, in the first photo essay from the trip (which can be found here) I did make a statement about Cuban people:

That girl was the one serving me my first Café Cubano. Sweet. Coffee and the girl.

Sweet, Slobodan, sweet, but the conversation has moved way beyond your original post. You should reread what I actually wrote or, at least, quote it in full rather than make delightful little edits that can, as with anything that's manipulated, be turned to mean anything you want them to mean.

You really can do better than that if you put your mind to it!

:-)

[Rob C]

Is it too much to hope that political bunfights are limited to the political bunfight threads?

Keith, this is not political: it's a point of ethics, and how flexible they can become depending on the time and place and, no doubt, on the substances being enjoyed.

Rob

[KLaban]

Keith, this is not political: it's a point of ethics, and how flexible they can become depending on the time and place and, no doubt, on the substances being enjoyed.

Rob

Rob, you sound like a politician.

[Rob C]

Rob, you sound like a politician.

Do you think I might get elected?

Off for my first cataract op tomorrow morning; I wonder where I shall eventually have lunch? Fortunately, my visiting daughter was able to alter her flights, and so no need to worry about transportation and the more difficult problem of finding a relative to sign me out after the event! They refuse to let folks go back home alone, possibly because they may attempt to drive. Which makes sense. The not driving, I mean.

:-)

[faberryman]

Exactly, Slobodan. That ego boost is what makes it worthwhile.

Like I said.

[KLaban]

Good luck, Rob, hope it goes well for you.

[Slobodan Blagojevic]

Like I said.

Looks like detecting a self-depreciating sarcasm is beyond your comprehension skills.

[Ivo_B]

Boys, boys, I only blinked my eyes and the old club members are bitch fighting.

 

Nice expo, Slobodan. When I didn’t live on the other side of the world I would pop over to have a Cuban coffee.

P.S: Where is the moderator when you need him to moderate the overreaction!  Is he hiding for the clashing titans?

[RSL]

Do you think I might get elected?

Off for my first cataract op tomorrow morning; I wonder where I shall eventually have lunch? Fortunately, my visiting daughter was able to alter her flights, and so no need to worry about transportation and the more difficult problem of finding a relative to sign me out after the event! They refuse to let folks go back home alone, possibly because they may attempt to drive. Which makes sense. The not driving, I mean.

:-)

Rob, Best of luck with the cataract op. I had both eyes done, actually many years ago now. The procedure is pretty cut and dried nowadays, and the results, for me at least, have been excellent.

[Slobodan Blagojevic]

... Nice expo, Slobodan. When I didn’t live on the other side of the world I would pop over to have a Cuban coffee...

Thanks, Ivo. Maybe I'll show up one day in your neighborhood for a cup of Belgium coffee (or chocolate). I have very fond memories of my earlier visits to Brussels.

[Ivo_B]

Thanks, Ivo. Maybe I'll show up one day in your neighborhood for a cup of Belgium coffee (or chocolate). I have very fond memories of my earlier visits to Brussels.

I will be happy to guide you in my home town Antwerp.